WINTER 2021 PROGRAM GUIDE

OSCA is offering programs for all ages online through Zoom & a selection of in- CLICK HERE person classes. We can’t wait to see you! TO REGISTER If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

OLDOTTAWASOUTH.CA TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACT

OSCA VIRTUAL Registration & Zoom Info 3 OFFICE HOURS Afterschool Program 4 Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Child & Youth Programs 5-12 Adult Fitness, Yoga, & Dance 13-19 OSCA STAFF & CONTACT INFO Adult Special Interest 20-21 Garden Club Meetings 21-22 Christy Savage OSCA Executive Director [email protected]

Matthew Mitchell South Community Centre (aka “The OSCA Administrative Coordinator Firehall”) recreational programs are operated [email protected] by the Community Association Luke Sears (OSCA) in partnership with the City of Ottawa Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and OSCA Administrative Support [email protected] are not City of Ottawa programs. Katherine Boisvert OSCA Preschool & Child Program Coordinators [email protected]

Darcy Middaugh OSCA BOARD 2020-2021 OSCA Preschool & Child Virginia Asante Joy Morrow Program Coordinators Sue Neill [email protected] Ben Baril Susan Brousseau Ingrid Nielsen Natasha Tardioli Winnie Pietrykowski Anna Cuylits Communications & Marketing Eli Duern Shehryar Sarwar Mark Gencher Janet Silver Coordinator Richard Slowikowski [email protected] Michael Jenkin Andrew King Brian Ure Laura Urrechaga City of Ottawa Staff Michael McKay Centre Director Mona Warkentin 613-247-4947

2 REGISTRATION & ZOOM INFO WINTER PROGRAMS START MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH STAY TUNED FOR PROGRAMMING IN MARCH

ONLINE REGISTRATION REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE VISIT OSCA’S REGISTRATION SYSTEM TO REGISTER ONLINE! REGISTRATION If you are having issues trying to register OPENS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH for a program or if you’re not sure how, please see the next page of this guide. You can also visit our help AT NOON. page here. If you require any assistance at all, please email PRICING [email protected] and we’d be more than happy to assist you. Adult class prices are listed pre tax. Taxes will be added at check-out when you finalize GETTING YOUR ZOOM LINKS payment. The tax applied will be 13% HST. Taxes are not applied to children's programming. Individual links are sent out each week a few hours before class time. They are sent from the address [email protected], so to ensure you DISCOUNTS receive your link, please add this email address to The following discounts apply to our registered your contacts so it doesn't get caught in spam adult fitness programs: filters.

10% Discount for Seniors, Military, & HOW TO USE ZOOM Students (Ages 16-25) If you have not used Zoom Meetings before, you can 15% Corporate Discount for businesses and do this from your phone, tablet, or laptop. employees in . Option 1: Laptop. This is generally the best quality For more information about our discounts, please because most laptops are equipped with a camera contact [email protected]. and a good mic. Install the Zoom app. Once installed, AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS you can just click the link we provide you and presto! Some programs and memberships offer monthly Option 2: Using an Android or IOS device payment plans. Monthly payments are made on (phone/tablet). Find Zoom in the Play Store or Apple the first of month. Payments are made via a store. Download the app. Once the app is installed, credit card on file that is captured during click the link you receive for your class. registration. This live link HOW TO USE ZOOM ADULT FITNESS CLASSES might help! TUTORIAL! All of our adult fitness classes are included in our Group Fitness Membership. These fitness classes RENTALS AT THE FIREHALL are guaranteed to run during the duration of the If you would like to rent space at The Firehall for an Winter Group Fitness Membership (January 4th- event, please contact the City of Ottawa at February 27th). For more information on the [email protected] or call the front desk at 613- membership please see page 13 or visit us online 247-4946 for more information. at oldottawasouth.ca/groupfitness

3 AFTER-4 WINTER REGISTRATION

AFTER-4 PROGRAM

OSCA’s After-School Program, After-4, includes supervised walkover from Hopewell Public S chool, games, crafts, trips to the park, and special workshops. All activities will be adapted to meet social distancing requirements. For more details about how we run our program, please see the After-4 Parent Handbook here.

Every day, we will choose between a variety of activities that may include active games and sports, crafts, cooking, science experiments, reading, and more! Our dynamic staff will make sure that your child has a great experience. For more information please visit us on our website or contact Darcy or Katherine at [email protected]

Location: The Firehall (260 Sunnyside Ave.) Monday - Friday 3:30 pm- 5:30 pm (Except holidays and during Break Camps)

January 2021-March 2021 REGISTRATION

We are currently accepting new registrants from all schools and those learning virtually.

Register now to secure your spot in January. Registration ends on Tuesday, December 29th. To register after December 29th please email [email protected].

2021 Fees: $295/month

4 PRESCHOOL, CHILD, & YOUTH PROGRAM SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Little Busy Bees Creators 10:30-11:15 AM 10:30-11:15 AM Katherine Katherine Boisvert Boisvert

Upcycle Indigo Girls Dance In The Games & Workshops City Crafts 4 - 5:30 PM 4:30-5:30 PM 4 - 5 PM Indigo Girls Katie Stewart Darcy Middaugh Youth Virtual Dungeons & Family Dragons Pyjama Party 6 - 8 PM February 19 Casimir 6:30-8:30 PM Seywerd Katherine IMPORTANT DATES

After 4 Registration deadline: December 29 Activity Packs Deadline for January Activity Pack: January 4 Pickup Day for January Little Creators Activity Pack: Pickup Day for January Activity Pack: January 11 January 6

Deadline for February Activity Pack: February 1 Pickup Day for Feb Little Creators Activity Pack: Pickup Day for February Activity Pack: February 8 February 2

Deadline for March Activity Pack: March 1 Pickup Day for Busy Bees Activity Pack: January 6 - 8 Pickup Day for March Activity Pack: March 8 5 PRESCHOOL

BUSY BEES AGES 2+ Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 AM January 13 - February 24 $84 Virtual

Zoom into Darcy and Katherine's popular Busy Bees program where they will lead your children through a variety of songs, activities and stories. Each child registered will receive an activity pack with materials to enhance this interactive program.

*Activity packs are included with the program price and will be available for porch pickup January 6-8. Supply pick-up will be arranged on an individual basis for those who join after the program has started.*

Instructor: Katherine Boisvert LITTLE CREATORS AGES 2+ Fridays 10:30-11:15 AM January 8 - January 29 $44 Virtual

AND/OR

February 5 - February 26 $44 Virtual

Through story, songs, and crafts, your child will explore a new theme each week. This interactive Zoom program is designed for you and your busy toddler to get creative. Each child registered will receive an activity pack at the start of the course with the supplies needed to create along with friends while safely at home.

*Activity packs are included with the program price and will be available for porch pickup with the child’s name on it Thursday, January 7th. Supply pick-up will be arranged on an individual basis for those who join after the program has started.*

Instructor: Katherine Boisvert 6 CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON LEGO® CLASSES WITH “The LEGO® guy,” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education is Ottawa’s leader in LEGO education, teaching engineering, mechanics and robotics using the full range of LEGO, including Mindstorms EV3, NXT and Technic. Ian is a mechanical engineering technologist with eighteen years of experience developing and leading LEGO classes, workshops, competitions and parties. For more information, please visit orangestem.ca or contact Ian at [email protected] or (613) 824-8792. IN-PERSON LEGO®

Extensive Safety Protocols Orange STEM Education & OSCA have extensive safety protocols in place for all in-person learning. Our students work individually and socially distanced in small numbers. Each student has an individual clean surface for building. Individual clean LEGO pieces and technology are provided to each student, and no equipment is shared in a class. Tablets and instructions are sealed in plastic. Kits are numbered and tracked. All LEGO and equipment are fully cleaned and disinfected before use by another student. Ian wears an N95 mask and student masks are required.

LEGO® POWERED UP ROBOTICS AGES 7 AND UP

Saturday, January 23, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $53 In-person at the Firehall

This in-person workshop, with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education, offers hands-on robotics projects and challenges. Learn how to build and code robots designed with the newest Powered Up Technic elements. Learn about engineering principles as you build a selection of Ian's unique projects. Bring these projects to life with the 4-port Powered Up smart hub and motors. Explore a wide range of coding blocks for both remote control and autonomous control of your robot. Maximum of 8 students.

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LEGO® EV3 ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING - BEGINNER AGES 7 AND UP

Saturday, February 6th, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $53 In-person at the Firehall

This in-person workshop, with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education, offers hands-on robotics projects and challenges. Strengthen your building skills and your understanding of engineering principles as you build the “I-bot”, a Mindstorms EV3 robot, and control it with rotation, colour and ultrasonic sensors. Use the LEGO EV3 programming app for tablet-based coding and perform mini challenges with your robot. Maximum of 8 students. LEGO® EV3 ROBOTICS & ENGINEERING - INTERMEDIATE AGES 7 AND UP Saturday, February 20th, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $53 In-person at the Firehall

This in-person workshop, with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education, offers hands-on robotics projects and challenges. Strengthen your building skills and your understanding of engineering principles as you build a more advanced Mindstorms EV3 robot with attachments, and control your robot with rotation, colour and ultrasonic sensors. Use the LEGO EV3 programming app for tablet-based coding and perform advanced challenges with your robot. Maximum of 8 students.

8 CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS VIRTUAL LEGO® No LEGO is required for virtual programs. You will need a PC or Mac, laptop or desktop computer (not a Chromebook) to run Studio 2.0 and to connect to Zoom. You will also need to download and install Studio 2.0 prior to the first class. More information will be provided upon registration.

VIRTUAL LEGO® SPACE CREATIONS AGES 7 AND UP Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 PM January 11 - January 25 (3 weeks) $53 Virtual

These online classes, with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education, teach you to virtually build a variety of space-themed and Star Wars® mini projects. Building activities will introduce you to LEGO’s Studio 2.0 application. Learn how to create and save builds, and how to select, connect, rotate and copy pieces. Then, with instructions, build micro-scale fighters, rockets and other spacecraft using pre-set parts libraries in Studio 2.0. Build action-packed scenes with your creations and render them as high-quality realistic images that you can save for display and future use. With your knowledge of online LEGO building, you will be able to create other virtual projects to share at home. Maximum of 10 students. VIRTUAL LEGO® MICRO-SCALE BUILDING AGES 7 AND UP

Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 PM February 1, 8, & 22 - February 8 (3 weeks) $53 Virtual

These online classes, with “the LEGO guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education, teach you to virtually build a variety of cool micro-scale LEGO projects. Building activities will introduce you to LEGO’s Studio 2.0 application. Learn how to create and save builds, and how to select, connect, rotate and copy pieces. Then, with instructions, build tiny vehicles, amusement rides, and video game consoles using pre-set parts libraries in Studio 2.0. Render your projects as high-quality realistic images and save them for display and future use. With your knowledge of online LEGO building, you will be able to create other virtual projects to share at home. Maximum of 10 students. 9 CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS WORKSHOP SERIES WITH INDIGO GIRLS AGES 8-12 Mondays 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM January 11- February 22 No Class Feb 15th Free Virtual

Each week we will explore different themes such as: body confidence, bullying, discoveries & adventure, expression & individuality, failures, obstacles & perseverance, leadership, empowerment, and gender identity & sexuality . Please note that Indigo Girls welcomes all self-identifying young women to participate in these workshops.

Indigo Girls aims to create a culture that is trans-friendly and supportive of diverse LGBTQI2S+ identities and expressions, where members are free from discrimination and harassment, treated with dignity, and are able to realise their full potential.

Instructor: Indigo Girls AFTERSCHOOL YOGA DANCE IN THE CITY AGES 8+ AGES 6-12 Tuesdays 4:00-4:45 PM Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 PM Jan 19 - Feb 23 Jan 13 - Feb 24 $64 $82 Virtual Virtual

This class will help your body feel better and This online class allows your children to continue help you get a good nights rest. We will exercising and exploring the world of dance from home! breathe and move together to unwind our Children will work more on their dance technique and brains, to increase our confidence and body creativity. They will explore four styles of dance: jazz, ballet, hip hop, and contemporary. This online dance awareness. Come free your mind and body class will let children have fun and meet new friends! with this energizing and relaxing yoga class. Prepare for some fun! Instructor: Katie Stewart Instructor: Gabrielle Archer-Cork DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AGES 10-13 Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 PM Jan 5 - Feb 23 $136 - Limited spaces! Virtual

Join Dungeon Master Casimir Seywerd for a program filled with adventure and mystery in the classic tabletop role-playing game. During each session, participants will explore dark dungeons, ruined cities, and lost temples through the use of models, paper, and their imaginations. Due to the online format participants must have some prior experience with the game.

Instructor: Casimir Seywerd 10 CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS UPCYCLE GAMES & CRAFTS AGES 7-12 Thursdays 4:00-5:00 PM January 14 - February 18 $66 Virtual

Create exciting games, toys, and artwork while helping the environment. We will put to use items that usually end up in the recycle bin and make them into treasures that will stand the test of time. A list of suggested items will be provided in order to give participants a chance to collect all the necessary materials.

Instructor: Darcy Middaugh FAMILY YOGA AGES 6+ Saturdays 11:45 AM-12:45 PM January 23 - Feb 27 $86 Virtual

Hello families! Let’s continue to keep moving together! Bring your pillows, a stuffy, a hand towel or yoga strap, a mat, and maybe a big person like your mom or your big brother! Get ready for some fun together as we continue to explore yoga postures and breathing methods. It’s fun for the whole family!

Instructor: Gabrielle Archer-Cork

MONTHLY ACTIVITY PACKS VIRTUAL PYJAMA PARTY AGES 6+ $50 per pack Friday, January 22nd, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM $40 per family of 4 These activities can be picked up and done in the comfort of your home. Each pack has its own unique Friday, February 12th, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM $40 per family of 4 theme and includes everything you need to create 5 craft-tastic projects. Videos on demand accompany Add additional supplies at a reduced cost these activities making them easy to follow and fun for all! Please note that the packs will be available for porch A pyjama party like no other! Join the Firehall crew over zoom for this interactive party that will include games, pick up on the dates mentioned below: crafts, stories and songs and snack to enjoy. Each participant will receive a party pack with the supplies January: Purchase by Jan 7th and pick-up on Jan 11th needed to enhance the fun. Children are encouraged to February: Purchase by Feb 1st and pick-up on Feb 8th create a cozy sleeping spot to snuggle up in after the March: Purchase by Mar 1st and pick-up on March 8th party.

Instructor: Darcy Middaugh & Katherine Boisvert Instructor: Katherine Boisvert

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BABYSITTING HOME ALONE CERTIFICATION AGES 10-12 AGES 12-14 Sunday February 7th 12:00 PM-2:00 PM Saturday January 30 $55 10:00 AM-5:00 PM In-person at the Firehall $90 In-person at the Firehall Do you want to stay home alone while your parents run errands? The Home Alone certification Gain the necessary skills to become a may be perfect for you! In this two hour course, confident babysitter. Topics include safety, you will gain confidence and the appropriate skills first aid, crafts, games, discipline and infant to stay home alone. The course is designed for kids care. A certificate is issued by the Canadian who are 10-12 years old. Important themes of the Safety Council upon successful completion of program are safety and awareness. An evaluative portion of the course will be to see how students this course. Bring your lunch. Must be 12 handle emergency situations in their home. *Note years of age by December 31st, 2021 that this program is not free as we have to purchase class materials from the Canada Safety Instructor: Sara Boisvert Council. Details for picking up your course books will be emailed to you prior to the class.

Instructor: Sara Boisvert

MUSICAL CRAFT PACK Available now! $12.50/pack Pre-Recorded

Our musical craft packs are a sure way to get your child moving and shaking this winter. The pack includes everything you need to make an elastic guitar, a hand drum, castanet and a tambourine. But don’t worry all the instruments have a soft sound. Once purchased you will receive an email letting you know your product has been placed on the front porch of the fire hall as well as how to access our instructional videos

The details of how to access the lessons online and where to pick up supplies will be confirmed in a separate email.

Instructor: Katherine Boisvert

12 ADULT FITNESS SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Morning Gentle Dance Break Resistance 55+ Flexibility Yoga 10 - 11 AM 9 - 10 AM Lorraine Gabrielle

Franklin Core Core Swans in Challenge & Hatha Yoga Challenge & Kundalini Yoga Method Sneakers Yoga Stretch 10 - 11 AM Yoga Stretch 10 - 11:30AM 11 - 12 PM 10 - 11 AM 10 - 10:45 AM Rhona 10 - 10:45 AM Antonia Rowena Diane Diane Lorraine

Blissful Tabata Get Fit Yoga & Vitality + Vitality + Yin Stretch Surrender Training 12 - 1 PM 12 - 1 PM 10:30 - 12 - 1 PM 12 - 12:45 PM Rhona Rhona 11:30AM Gabrielle Tanya Gabrielle

Cardio Contemporary Ease & Flow HIIT the Deck Kickboxing Yoga Dance 6 - 7 PM 6 - 7 PM 6 - 7 PM 7 - 8:15 PM Brad Michael Gabrielle Lorraine GROUP FITNESS MMMeeemmmbebeberrrshshshiiippp Drop into any class you choose, as often as you choose!

Missed a class? Not a problem! Every participant will receive a Zoom recording after the class. Viewable until the next Zoom class! This is available for most of our classes.

Members receive exclusive invites to events, workshops, & one- time classes!

See Page 18 for more details! $6 n 0/m sio onth or $120/ses Group Fitness Membership valid from January 4-February 28 13 ADULT: FITNESS, YOGA, & DANCE MORNING DANCE BREAK 55+ Vitality 4 Life Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM January 4 - February 22 No Class: Feb 15 Vitality 4 Life programs are $77- Included in Group Fitness Membership suitable for members of the Virtual community who are either close to retirement or who An energizing start to your week, this class have already retired and are combines gentle and expressive movement committed to leading a that starts your week off on the right foot. physically and mentally Enjoy gentle, expressive movement that active lifestyle. Search our connects and soothes both body and mind. courses for the Vitality 4 Life Leaf symbol. Instructor: Lorraine Aston FRANKLIN METHOD: TRAIN YOUR VITALITY PLUS 55+ MIND, FREE YOUR BODY! Mondays 12:00 PM-1:00 PM January 4 - February 22 Mondays 11:00 AM-12:00 PM No Class: Feb 1, Feb 15 January 4 - February 22 $66- Included in Group Fitness Membership No Class: Feb 15 Virtual $77- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual Thursdays 12:00 PM-1:00 PM January 7 - February 25 In this series of classes, we will look at the body with No Class: Feb 4 new eyes and discover amazing things! Using imagery $77- Included in Group Fitness Membership and other novel tools, we will learn quick and easy Virtual ways to relax, yet wake up, different areas of the body and enable them to make a more valuable contribution to your movement and well being. Improve balance, Vitality Plus is a course designed for adults 55+ to posture, strength, coordination and flexibility! improve fitness effectively, but gently, including low impact cardio movements that will warm you up Instructor: Rowena Hall safely, muscle toning with light weights/body weight (or a modified version of hand weights), as well as CARDIO KICKBOXING exercises for the core and for increasing flexibility. Mondays 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Instructor: Rhona Einbinder-Miller January 4 - February 22 No Class: Feb 15 $77- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual

If you're looking for a high-energy, calorie-torching, cardio workout—look no further! Cardio kickboxing is an exciting fitness class that engages multiple muscle groups and will be sure to leave you feeling stronger than ever. Participants will learn the art of Muay Thai, a style of kickboxing that is often referred to as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it combines the use of punches, kicks, elbow, and knee strikes. Experience for yourself a striking art that is proven to be effective not just in the ring, but also at getting you in the best shape of your life!

Instructor: Michael Farach 14 ADULT: FITNESS, YOGA, & DANCE CORE CHALLENGE & YOGA BLISSFUL SURRENDER- YIN STRETCH & RESTORATIVE YOGA Tuesdays 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 PM January 5 - February 23 January 5 - February 23 $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual Virtual

Thursdays 10:00 AM-10:45 AM Let it all go as you unlock the secrets of deep January 7 - February 25 relaxation with this yoga class that blends long $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership held yin poses with the more supportive Virtual restorative postures. Grab your pillows and a mat as we unwind together back into deep This class is designed to strengthen and stabilize the surrender. muscles of the abdomen, back, and buttocks while challenging your balance. By strengthening our core, we This class is great for balancing an active strengthen our entire body. Final relaxation includes lifestyle or the pressures of a long day. All levels poses to gently stretch the skeletal muscles and deeply welcome! relax the nervous system. Equipment is recommended for this class but not required. This includes a yoga mat, Instructor: Gabrielle Archer-Cork hand weights, a resistance band, or a yoga block. Instructor: Diane Robertson FINDING YOUR EASE & FLOW YOGA Tuesdays 6:00 PM-7:00 PM January 5 - February 23 $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual Are you ready to get out of that chair and back onto your mat? Join Gabrielle with this flow style yoga class, combining traditional and non-traditional yoga postures and vinyasa. Borrowing from a blend of different styles of yoga, each class will be a unique experience. Find your strength, balance and new mobility through movement and stillness. Build your internal heat or find your cool and calm, as you unlock tension and melt away the stress of the day.

Instructor: Gabrielle Archer-Cork HATHA YOGA Wednesdays 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM January 6 - February 24 No Class: Feb 3 $77- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual

This class will involve gentle yoga flow to energize and relax. This traditional style of yoga encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transitions), and pranayama (breath work). All levels welcome.

Instructor: Rhona Einbinder-Miller 1154 ADULT: FITNESS, YOGA, & DANCE

TABATA TRAINING Wednesdays 12:00 PM-12:45 PM January 6 - February 24 $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual

Class begins with a short warm-up followed by a series of four-minute exercise sequences. Each sequence is broken into eight 20/10 intervals (20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of rest). Many exercises will use just bodyweight, but additional tools such as weights and bands may be used as well. Class will end with a short cool down and stretch.

Instructor: Tanya Robertson

HIIT THE DECK Wednesdays 6:00 PM-7:00 PM January 6 - February 24 $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual

Are you looking to torch some big calories in a short part of your day? Are you looking to improve your all-around level of fitness? This could be your ticket! In this class, participants will engage in a diverse array of exercises, circuits, and intervals designed to increase strength, endurance, cardiovascular health, calorie burn, and overall well being.

Each 1-hour class includes a warm up, main circuit, and cool down. Exercises and movements will be explained and demonstrated and can be scaled to meet the abilities of each participant.

Instructor: Brad Davison CONTEMPORARY DANCE Thursdays 7:00 PM-8:15 PM January 7 - February 25 $110- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual

Feel a sense of freedom in your body as we explore breath, weight, rhythm, space and energy.

For adults of all ages.

Instructor: Lorraine Aston

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GENTLE RESISTANCE KUNDALINI YOGA

FLEXIBILITY YOGA Saturdays 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Fridays 9:00 AM-10:00 AM January 9 - February 27 January 8 - February 26 $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual Virtual Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness. It is a Increase strength and flexibility through gentle balanced style of yoga incorporating postures, resistance stretching paired with targeted chanting, breathwork, and meditation. It's a type of strengthening yoga postures. Stretch and then yoga which is more spiritual and meditative. Each strengthen in this gentle approach to yoga. Balance class includes six major components: 1) Tuning In; 2) the body to balance the mind. Help yourself to live in Pranayam or Warm-up; 3) Kriya; 4) Relaxation; 5) the moment, reshape your posture, improve overall Meditation; and 6) Closing. Essentially, Kundalini health and lower stress levels. Enjoy this class at your Yoga consists of simple yoga techniques that can be own pace, slow and relaxed or with more challenging enjoyed by everyone, no matter age or physical options. Suitable for all levels as well as those with ability. Everybody is welcome. health concerns.

Instructor: Gabrielle Archer-Cork Instructor: Antonia Roul SWANS IN SNEAKERS - BALLET & BROADWAY 55+ Fridays 10:00AM-11:00AM January 8 - February 26 $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership Virtual

Dance into the story: Explore the history, characters GET FIT YOGA AND YIN STRETCH and behind-the-scenes tales of iconic Ballets and Saturdays 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Broadway shows, while dancing to beautiful music and building movement skills and creativity. Suitable January 9 - February 27 for all levels. Lorraine, your instructor, is a graduate of $88- Included in Group Fitness Membership the National Centre for Dance Therapy. Virtual

Instructor: Lorraine Aston Are you a fitness enthusiast or just looking to strengthen and tone your body? Either way, you will love using this blended yoga approach to achieve your wellness goals. Increase your fitness level, play with body-weight-bearing poses, and get your heart pumping while using your breath as a training tool. We end with deep tissue stretches that realign, decompress and release tension.

Feel rejuvenated and lower your stress levels too!

Instructor: Gabrielle Archer-Cork 17 GROUP FITNESS MEMBERSHIP HOW DOES IT WORK? HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR A CLASS? With the group fitness membership, all classes are drop- ins. Drop into your classes on Amilia using your Group Fitness Membership. Sign up for as many classes in advance as you prefer. Make sure to sign up for classes at least two hours before the class!

HOW DO I RECIEVE A ZOOM LINK? The Group Fitness Membership allows for greater flexibility when selecting your fitness options. To receive a zoom link you must drop yourself into each class every week you wish to attend. If you have any trouble dropping yourself into a class please contact us at [email protected]

WILL CLASSES BE CANCELLED? Classes are guaranteed to run for the duration of the membership. WHAT IF I MISS A CLASS? Most of our classes will be recorded and sent to participants by email for those who missed or want to redo the class. The link will be available until next week's class. Only the instructor's video will be recorded. Recordings may not be available due to technical issues QUESTIONS? or unstable internet at time Visit oldottawasouth.ca of recording for more information

Call us starting Jan. 25th at (613) 247-4946 Monday to Friday from 10 AM - 4 PM

Email us at [email protected] 18 PICKLEBALL

Pickleball combines the best of tennis and badminton to create a low impact and fun workout. Games are played in teams of two and allow for safe socially distanced games.

Reserve your space for this popular sport by selecting your time slot online. You can reserve your space up to a week in advance and 2 hours before the drop in begins. Participants must fill out a health screening questionnaire before their arrival & will be screened at the door.

Masks required at all times.

Each drop-in is for a 1-hour block of time.

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

TUESDAY THURSDAY

10:30 AM - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM $5 Drop-in

19 COZY CLASSICS Winter with OSCA Winter in Canada is long, but it's also the perfect time to pick up a cozy hobby. Stay busy and connected this winter with our cozy classics! FIREHALL BOOK CLUB WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 PM Thursdays 1:00-2:00 PM January 26, February 9, & March 2 January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25 Virtual Virtual & at Windsor Park Free Free Discover great writers in Ottawa and discuss in a comfortable setting. This group will meet in person at Get outdoors and snap some pics at Windsor Park. the Ottawa South Community Centre socially distanced This is a great chance to talk to others in a safe and discuss books by local authors. A list of books will environment and hone your photography skills by be sent to participants. learning skills from one another. The last class will give participants an opportunity to display and Instructor: Darcy Middaugh discuss their photographs in person at the Ottawa South Community Centre.

Instructor: Darcy Middaugh CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB Wednesdays 12:00 PM Postponed - February 24 In-person at Windsor Park Free

Head on down to Windsor Park and meet with friends and neighbours for a leisurely glide around the park. Trade tips and tricks and take advantage of the winter weather. This program is not an instructional one but instead an opportunity to get out and meet others who want to enjoy the outdoors and skiing.

Instructor: Darcy Middaugh

FIREHALL MUSIC JAM Fridays 2:00-3:00 PM February 5 - February 26 Virtual Free

Join us on Fridays to play music in a whole new way. Using the platform Zoom, musicians are able to play songs and share the music with others. Since playing music at the same time together over Zoom is not possible due to the delay, participants mute themselves and follow the one musician who is unmuted. People take turns playing a tune and share their screen to display the music so that others can follow along. Sheet music can also be sent in advance to [email protected].

Anyone wishing to join even as an audience member is certainly welcome! Instructions for optimizing sound in Zoom will also be sent to members.

Instructor: Darcy Middaugh

20 ADULT: SPECIAL INTEREST Snow and Ice: Acrylic Painting with Bhat Boy

Wednesdays 12:00 PM-2:30 PM January 13 - March 31 (12 Weeks) $270+HST Virtual

Icicles, skating on the canal, and snowy views from your window. Paint the pandemic winter from the comfort of your own home with this gripping and entertaining 12- week session on painting.

What else is going on in your life on Wednesday afternoons? We all need each other, so why don't you sign up and join in the fun.

Instructor: Bhat Boy OLD OTTAWA SOUTH GARDEN CLUB 2021

In line with the Firehall’s virtual-programming approach, Garden Club meetings will be held, at least until the end of the year, virtually using the Zoom application. Members should register either for the season or on a meeting-by-meeting basis to receive links to the Zoom meetings.

Meeting Fees: 2020—21 season: $25 for individuals; $40 for a family; drop-in fee— $7 per meeting.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH 7:00 PM - VIRTUAL MEETING Gardening on an Organic Farm in Hawaii Join Lana Doss of The Fine Gardener as she leads you through a tropical orchard on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. She'll talk about her experiences with cutting down banana "trees", saving the last of the native gardenias, planting pineapples and avocados, as well as tips she learned on growing vegetables in partnership with the land and developing a sustainable ecosystem in the garden.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH 7:00 PM - VIRTUAL MEETING Growing Beautiful Roses

Elizabeth Schleicher, past-president of the Canadian Rose Society, will help take the mystery out of rose culture and care. Elizabeth is a Garden Clubs of accredited judge of horticulture and design and an accredited rose judge and rose consultant with the Canadian Rose Society. Her presentation will focus on hardier roses for a colder climate. THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH 7:00 PM - VIRTUAL MEETING How to Think Like a Professional Landscape Designer

Welwyn Wong is the principal landscape designer of Welwyn Wong Landscape Design (www.welwynwong.com). In her presentation, Welwyn will challenge you to think “outside the box” in discussing land-scape-design considerations relevant to residential landscapes including architectural style, inherent property attributes, as well as homeowner needs and preferences. Look through her technical eyes to catch a glimpse of what she sees when she visits a property for the first time. TUESDAY, APRIL 13TH 7:00 PM - VIRTUAL MEETING Why We Love Annuals A small panel of master gardeners will talk about interesting ways to include annuals on your balconies, patios, and in your gardens. From small and sweet to big and bold, annuals with their wide variety of shapes and colours can add personality and character to any garden. Many of them play the useful role of attracting pollinators while others can offer a unique twist to your dinner plate, not to mention their role in making stunning bouquets. TUESDAY, MAY 11TH 7:00 PM - VIRTUAL MEETING Water-wise Gardening As climate change brings hotter weather, more extreme precipitation events, and drought, how can we gardeners adapt? Master Gardener Rebecca Last addresses strategies for water-wise gardening in four general categories: water conservation techniques, including soil building; water harvesting; plant selection; and garden design, including a brief introduction to permaculture.

About the Old Ottawa South Garden Club

Old Ottawa South Garden Club members represent a mix of beginners and more experienced gardeners, with gardens that range from pot-filled apartment balconies to professionally landscaped lots. We all share the passion, curiosity, frustration, and pleasure of this pastime. 22